When to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you can submit your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
Estimating business income for Farm Household Allowance
If your farm business has experienced a change in circumstances, we may be able to use an estimate of your farm business income and other business income.
Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
Starting your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers
You can start your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.
What the personal income test is for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
We check your personal income to see if you’re eligible for Youth Allowance and work out how much you’ll get.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions on how to apply for an advance payment using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.